Bridging positive youth development & social emotional health for maui - boys & girls clubs of maui (BGCM) requests federal funding to support "bridging positive youth development and social-emotional…

The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui, Inc. $800,000 on August 31, 2026, under the Social Services Research and Demonstration program (CFDA 93.647) to support "Bridging Positive Youth Development and Social-Emotional Health for Maui," a comprehensive initiative strengthening social-emotional well-being, resilience, and overall development of youth throughout Maui County.

The project serves youth and families across eight club locations: Central Maui, Haiku, Kahekili Terrace, Lahaina, Makawao, Paukukalo, Club on the Go, and the newly established Molokai Clubhouse. The initiative addresses significant challenges facing Maui's youth, including economic hardship, housing instability, geographic isolation, and lasting impacts of the August 2023 wildfires. Many families served by the organization are low-income or asset-limited, income-constrained, employed (ALICE) households with limited access to affordable afterschool programs, emotional wellness resources, workforce readiness opportunities, and family support services.

The period of performance runs from August 31, 2026 through August 30, 2027. Place of performance is Hawaii, USA. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

Bridging positive youth development & social emotional health for maui - boys & girls clubs of maui (BGCM) requests federal funding to support "bridging positive youth development and social-emotional health for maui," a comprehensive and holistic initiative designed to strengthen the social-emotional well-being, resilience, and overall development of youth throughout maui county. The project will serve youth and families across eight club locations, including central maui, haʻikū, kahekili terrace, lahaina, makawao, paukūkalo, club on the go, and the newly established molokai clubhouse. Maui's youth continue to face significant challenges related to economic hardship, housing instability, geographic isolation, and the lasting impacts of the august 2023 wildfires. Many families served by BGCM are low-income or asset limited, income constrained, employed (ALICE) households and have limited access to affordable afterschool programs, emotional wellness resources, workforce readiness opportunities, and family support services.